Simply put, yoga therapy is the process of empowering individuals to progress toward improved well-being through the application of yoga philosophy and practice. It is that facet of the ancient science of yoga that focuses on health and wellness at all levels of the person—physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual. It offers balance to the body and mind through an experiential understanding of the primary intention of yoga, connection to our essential nature.
In my 1:1 sessions, I offer a safe space for exploration and curiosity around your internal landscape. It can look many different ways, but often involves me sharing customized meditations, postures, breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, and lifestyle recommendations to suit your unique needs. It’s a very intuitive, compassionate, and co-creative process.
Yoga therapy is often used as a complement to Western medicine and psychology, offering additional tools to holistically treat various kinds of psychological or somatic dis-ease, ranging from low back pain to emotional distress. Both the western and yogic approaches share the same understanding of the human being as an integrated body-mind system, which can function optimally only when there is a state of dynamic balance. And that is exactly what we work towards in our sessions together.
The beautiful thing about this work is its broad reach and impact. Whether you’ve been suffering from addiction and are ready to try something new or you’ve recently embarked on a path of self-inquiry and are looking for a fresh perspective, this modality can support you on your journey. I work with a wide range of clients seeking more freedom in their lives. This presents in a multitude of ways—freedom from chronic pain, addiction, anxiety, depression, insomnia, grief, fatigue, digestive problems, persistent stress, women’s wellness issues, emotional imbalance, spiritual stagnation—and the list goes on.
